Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Been smooshing some clay

Lately I've been doing a lot of sculpting and have been inspired by Boris and Dinko Tilov. I've created several fun pieces, and have really been in a good creative groove. The Dragons I sculpted for Mother for Christmas were made with guidance from the Tilov's book Sculpting Mythical Creatures in Polymer Clay. The projects in this book are so much fun, and the possibilities for variations are limitless.
My Griffin sculpture was created as an entry in the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild Mythology Challenge. This was another whimsical project from the same book. He was also the first griffin I've sculpted, but certainly not the last! I like the way he came out. I think he's got a lot of character!
My best friend's birthday is coming up, so I sculpted a lighted Mushroom Gnome house for her. I included a funny gnome based on Tilov's gnomes. I've sculpted several lighted houses, but this was the first lighted mushroom house in my repertoire. Right now I'm putting the finishing touches on another lighted mushroom house. The first turned out so well, I just had to make another. This one will have a gnome and a halfling sharing his garden vegetables. That would represent my longing to get back out in the garden- LOL! My next sculpture will be another project from Tilov's book. I'm sure I'll create several versions of just about all of the projects in this book. They're so much fun to create, and while I'm sculpting the story of the piece plays itself out in my mind.
So that's what I've been up to lately. ;)
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

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I have a studio on ArtFire at http://creativecritters.artfire.com where I sell my polymer clay sculptures, miniature houses, pen sets, jewelry, cloth dolls, knit toys, and World of Warcraft plush Taurens. I love creating, and when I'm not doing that there's a good chance I'm outdoors. I enjoying tending my flower and vegetables gardens, taking long walks, watching the animals, and just breathing the fresh air. I'm married and have 2 sweet kitties. When I'm reading, it's usually fantasy, which fills my head with ideas for my artwork. I also exercise on a regular basis (and come up with more creative ideas while I'm doing that). I'm a very active person and always like to be doing something.